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What's wrong with being plus-sized?
Illustration link Body positivity and plus-size models have taken things by storm. Our social media feeds may still be imploding with thin models, but it is met with friendly competition from women of all shades strutting their curves. As a plus-sized woman myself, this is very refreshing to see and my younger self would have loved to have seen this type of representation growing up.
HOW WOMEN ARE LEADING THE BIOHACKING MOVEMENT
Biohacking is a practice with HUGE potential for our health and wellbeing. And, while it’s been a primarily male-dominated industry, women innovators like our founders, Lauren and Katie, are leading the way in understanding how biohacking can improve our lifestyle.
Marielle LewisPublished 4 years ago in VivaLadylike
“I drink tequila straight, haven’t brushed my hair in days, and I kiss on the first date if I’m really feelin’ it. I don’t even own a dress, bite my nails when I get stressed, do whatever for attention if I’m needin’ it. Controversial, so outspoken, I’ve been told that I’m not ladylike. But I’m a lady like whoa. I can bring you to your knees and get you kicked out the Garden of Eden. Untamable, unframable, Mona Lisa. Kiss you like a whiskey fire, turn around and leave your heart in a riot, lipstick in a cigarette pack on the dash. I’m a lady like that.”
Emily WelchPublished 4 years ago in VivaWhere are all the Female CEOs?Singaporean Women in Business
Women’s Equality Day on the 26th August and Businesswomen’s Day on the 22nd September are days dedicated to working towards a gender-equal world, recognising injustices, celebrating successes by women, and raising awareness of biases that existed historically and presently.
James PatefieldPublished 4 years ago in VivaFailure to Refuse
I want to share a story of my first sexual experience. It serves for me as catharsis. I also hope to give gentle cautionary advice. My goal is for people to find courage when they're afraid to speak. This tale begins long ago in my life and comes full circle in the current era.
Texas ChristiePublished 4 years ago in VivaWearing makeup does not make you a girly-girl
A girl should be two things: who and what she wants -COCO CHANEL A little while ago, I was talking with a male acquaintance and one comment that he had made still resides, unfortunately, within my working memory: That he defined me as a ‘girly-girl’ because I wear makeup.
The Mauve RosePublished 4 years ago in VivaFull Body Workout for Women to Have a Toned Figure
All of us want to get into the best shape, but to begin a workout is never an easy thing. We lack in deciding how to start our workout plan. Planning is the main thing when you want to begin with something.
Tressie DawsonPublished 4 years ago in VivaEveryone Needs a Daily Dose of Spark in Their Life
Do it the British Way Iskra Lawrence is a thirty-year-old sunshine activist from England, a kick-ass storyteller, an empathetic human being, and an ultimate fighter in all the senses this words can encompass it.
Zara MillerPublished 4 years ago in VivaIUD Pregnancy
After growing up in a strict Italian Catholic family, I continued to attend mass every Sunday as an adult. I would tell people that it's because it made me feel connected to my family while I was far away from home. The real reason is that I was afraid that if I didn't go God would punish me by allowing me to get pregnant. Of course, I am joking, kind of.
I'm A Survivor Of Unresolved Trauma And I'm Here To Share My Story With You
When I was a freshman in high school, all the girls in their ninth-grade gym classes were taught self-defense should they ever come in contact with a predator one day. I was informed that one in four girls are sexually abused or raped by the age of eighteen. Back then I knew deep down in my heart that one day I'd be that one put of four girls. I was right. I hate being right.
Dez's Public JournalPublished 4 years ago in VivaFull Body Workout for Women to Have a Toned Figure
All of us want to get into the best shape, but to begin a workout is never an easy thing. We lack in deciding how to start our workout plan. Planning is the main thing when you want to begin with something.
Tressie DawsonPublished 4 years ago in VivaHow to Get Rid of Stretch Marks Naturally After Pregnancy
After pregnancy, one of the most common worries is that of stretch marks. They can appear on various regions around the body such as hips, arms, breasts and the abdomen.
Todays LifestylePublished 4 years ago in Viva